Hawaii’s aloha culture encourages everyone who visits or lives there to interact with each other. Visitors are not meant to stay in their hotel rooms for their entire vacation. This is one of the main reasons why Hawaii doesn’t have a ton of all-inclusive resorts. That being said the few that Hawaii does have are some of the best on the planet.
At the same time, the state has plenty of places to stay that offer amenities that’ll make you feel cared for. They also have packages that give you a better experience.
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Hana-Maui
This resort has 74 rooms across its 66 acres. Stay in a resort cottage or an ocean bungalow where you’ll be whisked off to sleep by the sound of ocean waves.
The Plane to Paradise Package offers extra luxury. You’ll get picked up at the airport with no baggage fees and fly above the coastline on a 10-seat plane from the Cessna company. Your stay lasts for 4 nights and includes a $100 dining credit, $100 spa credit, and other amenities.
Rooms start at $611. Book before April 2nd for 10-25% off.
Fairmont Kea Lani and Fairmont Orchid
The Fairmont Kea Lani is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii for couples. It sits on the southern beaches of Wailea. It has a wide white sand beach, 3 championship golf courses, 3 pools, and more.
One of the best packages at Kea Lani is the Wailea Romance Package. It includes a 3-night stay in a luxury suite or villa, champagne, breakfast every morning and a 4-course dinner at night. You’ll also get acces to the adults-only Tranquility Pool and spend a night in a private poolside cabana. It costs $889 per night.
The Fairmont Orchid is another wonderful option on the Big Island. It has 32 acres of oceanfront space with gorgeous tropical gardens, waterfalls, white beaches, and more.
The Malama Hawaii package lets you see the island and all its glory while giving back. Profits go to conservation efforts and non-profits. You can even participate in ocean cleanup efforts to get an extra 4th night and breakfast for free. Rooms are approximately $531 per night.
The Royal Lahaina and Royal Kona
The Royal Lahaina sits near the beautiful Ka’anapali Beach in a more isolated area to help you avoid the crowds. You’ll get access to everything along the beach and plenty of activities in central Maui.
The resort offers unique room options, including beach cottages with open lanais and traditional rooms and suites. It includes a restaurant, a Beach Bar, the Royal Scoop ice cream shop, 2 oceanfront pools, hot tubs, and the Alana Spa. You can also play on one of its 11 tennis courts or the 36-hole Ka’anapli Golf Course.
There are oceanfront luaus every night. Visit between January and March for the chance to see humpback whales.
The Royal Experience Package includes a daily breakfast buffet, sunset dinner cruise, and 2 tickets to the Myths of Maui Luau. It costs $415 per night for at least 5 nights. There’s also an air-inclusive package with discounts on airfare and rooms.
The Royal Kona offers 436 rooms that all have private balconies to enjoy the ocean view. Dining options include the Mai Tai bar, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant. Amenities include swimming pools, a saltwater lagoon, a fitness center, tennis courts, and more. It also hosts traditional luaus 3 days every week.
The All-Inclusive Package combines your flight and hotel stay. It reduces the costs for both. The Royal Experience Package provides a daily breakfast buffet, a sunset cruise, and entry to the Voyagers of the Pacific Luau.
Hotel Wailea
This resort earned the #1 spot on Conde Nast Traveler’s list of top resorts in Hawaii. It’s one of the few in the state that’s been designated “adult-only,” and it’s a perfect place to escape from the kids. It has 72 one-bedroom suites, several gourmet restaurants, and more.
The 5-night Flavors of Maui Package is the best way to try as much Hawaiian cuisine as possible. If you stay in a Garden View Suite, you get a $200 food credit. If you stay in a Partial Ocean View suite, you get a $300 food credit. If you stay in an Ocean View Suite, you’ll get a $500 food credit.
Alohilani
This is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii if you don’t just want to relax on your vacation because it’s located in a high-energy sector of Waikiki. It also offers a fabulous Aira and Alohilani Package. It includes free airfare, daily breakfasts at the Lychee restaurant, 15% off your room if you book 90 days in advance, a free 4th night, and up to 35% off the entire vacation.
The Ritz Carloton Kapalua
The landscape around this resort screams Hawaii with white sand, swaying palm trees, and tall pines. There are plenty of romantic suites for couples. There are other packages as well, and rooms cost approximately $620 per night. The Malama Hawaii volunteer programs allow families to experience the island while they help clean it up.
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa
This resort offers 3 types of rooms; standard resorts, deluxe studios, and villas. They all offer beautiful ocean views and poolside gardens. The villas are a better value for large families. They cost more but offer more space and have bedrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities.
Aulani also has plenty of dining options. Choose from 8 restaurants and a range of bars, kiosks, and stands. Try the 3-course meals at Makahiki, the cocktails at the Olelo Room, or the treats at the Palau Shaved Ice kiosk.
The number of activities on offer rivals any other Disney resort. There are at least 30 options available in every package, including nightly bonfires, walking tours, storytelling experiences, kid’s clubs, ukulele lessons, and chances to meet with beloved Disney characters.
Parents will find something to enjoy at this resort. They can relax at the Laniwai Spa, take a morning yoga class, or stop by the fitness center. There are plenty of pools and reefs that let the entire family look at the fish, and the Ki Olina Lagoon and beach allows for safe swimming.
This resort allows you to build your own package instead of choosing one from a list. Choose the best activities to fit your family. You’ll end up saving money and getting a better experience.
Embassy Suites By Hilton
Walk a few steps away from Waikiki Beach to find this resort. Every room is a suite with a full kitchen and easy access to a local supermarket. You’ll be able to cook your own meals, but breakfast is free, and so are snacks and beverages.
The resort has a heated pool, whirlpool spa, sun deck, and more. It offers several special packages, so remember to ask about them before you book your trip.
Travassa Hana
This is the only true all-inclusive resort in Hawaii, and it was voted the Best Experiential resort by the Hawaii Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards in 2019. It’s also considered one of the best locations in the entire state.
You’ll get a gorgeous view from any of the resort’s 71 suites or bungalows. The tropical gardens alone are worth the stay. Its 69 acres are also full of hiking trails and waterfalls.
The activities at Travass Hana set it apart and include guided horseback rides, stand-up paddleboarding, lei-making classes, ukulele lessons, and more. You can also enjoy traditional relaxation methods at the spa such as honey body wraps, sugar cane body scrubs, and hot stone massages.
Dining options include the Preserve Kitchen and Bar and the Hana Ranch restaurant. There aren’t many places to eat in this secluded resort, but it still offers plenty of local favorites.
The all-inclusive package includes 3 meals a day, drinks,free transportation, and a $175 credit to enjoy the spa or participate in a class.
The Halekulani Hotel
Amenities at this resort include a spa, fitness center, and pool courtyard. It’s a beautiful place, but its dining options are what make it one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii.
La Mer is the Halekulani Hotel’s signature restaurant. It’s earned a 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide and a five-diamond award from AAA. Everything on its French-inspired menu is made with local ingredients.
If you want more options, eat at Orchids. Its breakfast and lunch menu includes international dishes. Its dinner menu focuses on dishes from coastal Italy such as seafood and premium steak.
The Cattleya Wine Bar offers Mediterranean-style tapas. The House Without a Key offers a casual, open-air dining experience The L’Apertif cocktail bar and Lewers Lounge both have a range of cocktails to try while you enjoy nightly jazz music.
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The Grand Wailea Maui
This resort sits off the coast of Wailea Beach. There are plenty of room options, including suites and villas with garden views, terraces, and/or in-room kitchens.
The Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is a complex of 9 pools surrounded by caves, waterfalls, rope swings, and rapids. The snorkel pool gives you a chance to discover sea life.
Children will enjoy Camp Grande or the movie theater, and there are also activities for teenagers. The Hibiscus Pool is the perfect place for parents to relax, and they can also go into the spa.
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a offers a menu full of surf and turf options for adults. Bistro Molokini has a Keiki menu for the kids.
The Family Fun package lets children under 17 stay for free. Other packages include extras such as free nights and daily allowances.
Hotel Wailea
This resort offers 180-degree views of the ocean and islands. Full valet service makes it the perfect place to relax. Chill at the pool or hot tub or get fit at a yoga or silk class or after a visit to the state-of-the-art gym.
The hotel restaurant has plenty of local dishes, but eating at the Treehouse is an unforgettable experience. You’ll get a 7-course meal prepared by a chef while sitting on a canopy in total privacy.
Princeville Resort
This is one of the most awarded resorts of all time, which only proves it’s one of the best.
Architectural Digest recognized its infinity pool as one of the 10 best in the world because of its beautiful views. Halea Spa is also on the 2018 list of Top 100 Spas. The Makai Golf Club is on the National Geographic Traveler’s Top 5 Great Golf Settings.
The resort is also right next to the Puu Poa beach. Sit under an umbrella or in a private cabana to soak up the rays.
Four Seasons Hotel Lanai, Resort Haulai, and Resort Maui
The Four Seasons Hotel Lanai sits at the base of Mount La’hai’hale. The staff will help you create a personalized itinerary based on the 3 principles of movement, nourishment, and rest.
There’s a wide range of activities your stay may include, such as hikes, foam roller exercises, and private yoga classes. The Japanese spa includes uitiilizes traditional massage and modern technology. Adventurous activities include sailing, scuba diving, golfing, and guided horseback rides.
The Four Seasons Resort Haulai sits on the Big Island. It has a 5-star rating for its amenities, including a spa, kid club, and beachside restaurants. The Hualani Golf Course surrounds it and is one of the best in the state.
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea offers spectacular views, multiple bedrooms, and plenty of restaurants, bars, and lounges. It doesn’t have an all-inclusive package but does give generous nightly credits that will save you money.
Napili Kai
This has been one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii for over 50 years. It offers plenty of amenities to choose from, but the atmosphere is the best part. You’ll enjoy walking along sandy beaches and sitting under tall palm trees.
Montage Kapalua Bay
This resort has something for everyone. Foodies can stop by one of its 6 dining facilities, including the famous Cane & Canoe. Stressed visitors can relax at the world-class spa. Adventurers can go paddle boarding or take a tropical hike.
All of the rooms are beautiful, but the ocean view residences offer the most luxurious experience. They include soaking tubs, marble tours, and impressive balconies.
Wailea Beach Villas
This is one of the most luxurious resorts in Hawaii. There’s plenty toenjoy in your room, including a massage session and a stocked barbecue-ready kitchen. Once you go out, go scuba-diving and eat at nearby restaurants.
Sheraton Waikiki
This resort has over 1,500 rooms. It’s large but still offers a personal touch. You’ll only pay for what you use and won’t empty your wallet with all-inclusive rates.
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